Westchester County Traffic Ticket Lawyers
You Shouldn't Plead Guilty! Call (914) 840-5104 Today
A traffic ticket in Westchester County costs far more than what the fine print on it says. Points, state surcharges, DMV assessments, and higher insurance premiums follow a conviction long after you pay. Our Westchester County traffic ticket lawyers fight speeding, reckless driving, cell phone, and other moving violation charges to protect your license and your driving record.
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Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP. offers the award-winning, trial-tested defense you need, whether you have been cited for a traffic violation, reckless driving, or a hit & run offense. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience with which to challenge our client's traffic ticket violation charges. We provide aggressive representation to get the best possible result for our clients. Our experience and quality representation are the hallmarks of the law firm. You case will get all the attention that it deserves, and you will have a feeling that everything is under control because our attorneys are on your side and working for you.
Call (914) 840-5104 or email us today to discover your defense options in a FREE consultation!
Why Should You Hire Our Traffic Violation Attorneys?
- 1,000s of Criminal Cases Skillfully Handled
- Former Prosecutors Backed by Insider Knowledge to Help You
- Chosen for New York Super Lawyers® (Top 5% of Attorneys in State)
- FREE Case Review & Flexible Appointment Times Offered
We are NOT a "traffic ticket mill" type law office. Unlike others, we don't focus on high volume and low quality of work. We are professional, experienced attorneys dedicated to winning your case. Our experience allows us to properly analyze your case and provide you with a legal strategy to aggressively fight against the traffic ticket. Each client is treated as an individual and each case receives its own individual assessment. Whatever the details of your case, we are ready to fight for your rights.
Fighting Your New York State Traffic Ticket
We recommend fighting all New York State traffic tickets. If you are found guilty, there can be several consequences beyond a simple fine.
Westchester Tickets Are Heard in Local Courts
Unlike New York City and Long Island, where the DMV’s Traffic Violations Bureau hears traffic matters, Westchester County tickets go to the local court in the jurisdiction where the officer wrote the ticket. Harrison, Port Chester, Greenburgh, and Mamaroneck are among the busiest of these local justice courts. Each court sets its own calendar, and our attorneys appear in all of them. Use our local court directory to find the court handling your case.
The date printed at the bottom of your ticket is the deadline to respond, not necessarily a trial date. Missing it leads the court to have the DMV suspend your license or your privilege to drive in New York.
In Most Cases, You Never Set Foot in Court
Once you hire us, our office responds to the court for you. You sign an authorization allowing our attorney to appear in your place and send us a detailed account of how the stop happened. From there, we pursue a dismissal, negotiate a plea with fewer points and a lower fine, or take the case to trial.
A day in local traffic court often stretches from morning to afternoon, and many cases get adjourned to another date. Handing your appearance to us means no lost workdays, no long drives back to the town where you got stopped, and no scrambling for child care.
What a Conviction Costs You
Pleading guilty or paying the ticket by mail triggers penalties from three directions at once: the court, the DMV, and your auto insurer. A guilty plea also creates a record that an injured party can use as proof you caused an accident in a personal injury lawsuit.
The consequences can include:
- Fines and surcharges: Court fines combined with New York State mandatory surcharges reach into the thousands of dollars.
- Points: Every moving violation carries points. Drivers licensed in other states receive points against their privilege to drive in New York.
- Driver Responsibility Assessment: Six or more points within 18 months costs $100 per year for three years, plus $25 per year for each point above six. A chemical test refusal brings $250 per year for three years. These assessments apply on top of fines, even to out-of-state and unlicensed drivers.
- Insurance increases: Moving violations such as speeding, passing a stopped school bus, following too closely, failing to yield, and running a stop sign or red light raise premiums, usually at renewal. No-point equipment violations generally do not.
- Suspension or revocation: A specific violation or an accumulation of points leads to suspension, and certain violations bring full revocation, forcing you to reapply for a license from scratch.
For drivers who earn a living behind the wheel, including commercial drivers with a CDL, any of these consequences puts a job at risk. New York keeps a lifetime driving history for every motorist, so a conviction you accept today stays with you.
At Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP our goal is to eliminate or minimize the potential damage caused by traffic violation convictions. Our attorneys aggressively defend each traffic ticket to protect your driver's license.
When a Traffic Ticket Becomes a Criminal Case
Most Vehicle and Traffic Law charges are noncriminal infractions, but some are crimes. The most common are DWI, driving without insurance, and driving with a suspended license. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation under VTL 511 is an unclassified misdemeanor heard in criminal court, with penalties ranging from a fine to probation or jail. A conviction also adds “negative units” to your DMV record, which lead to an extended revocation. Criminal traffic charges can result in a warrant if you fail to appear. Our DWI and criminal defense attorneys handle these cases.
Our Legal Fees and Our Promise to You
We are not a high-volume ticket mill. Each client receives an individual case assessment and a defense strategy built on the facts of the stop and the prosecution’s evidence.
Our traffic defense is billed as a flat fee covering phone conferences, meetings, court appearances, motions, letters, and a trial if one becomes necessary. You never deposit an additional fee. If we do not get your tickets dismissed or reduce the points assessed against your license, you receive a full refund. This guarantee does not apply to DMV traffic violations within the five boroughs of New York City.
Learn How We Can Help You in a Free Consultation (914) 840-5104
Although there can never be any guarantees in litigation, our goal is to protect your driver’s license and insurance rates.Our attorneys are experienced traffic lawyers. We regularly appear in Court and understand the dynamic between the public, police, and the courts. An attorney is not mandatory for a traffic ticket, however, we know the various legal arguments and the case law behind getting a traffic ticket dismissed. Also, if a plea bargain is entered into, an attorney can usually negotiate a better deal with fewer points assessed against your license as well as a lower fine. If you have been charged with or have received a traffic ticket, we are here to protect your rights and your driver's license.
Contact us online or by telephone at (914) 840-5104 to speak with an experienced traffic ticket defense lawyer.
Our Testimonials
Effective Legal Counsel Clients Trust
At Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"The result was everything I wanted no criminal convictions and most of the charges were just dismissed."I am not happy about my DWI, but the firm was perfect in helping me get through the case. They explained everything to me and took the time to answer my questions. The result was everything I wanted no criminal convictions and most of the charges were just dismissed. What I liked the best was a few weeks after my case was over they took my call and answered the other questions I had. They are really nice guys and a great attorneys. If you have a problem just call. You will not be disappointed.- Former Client
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"It was also obvious to me that the judges and even the prosecutors know and liked Andrew which I believe made him lawyer much more effective and successful in my case."About a year ago I met with Andrew Proto and hired his firm, Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP to handle my criminal case. Andrew was able to work out a deal with the prosecutor to have my criminal charges dismissed and my court record sealed. It was also obvious to me that the judges and even the prosecutors know and liked Andrew which I believe made him lawyer much more effective and successful in my case. I really appreciate his service and the firm.- Ricky C.
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"Outstanding lawyers. I have worked with them twice and they know what they are doing."I have worked with Keith Brown and he always took the time to answer my questions. He always had a plan for me and explained everything clearly.- Jason B.
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"He defended me successfully and I was found not guilty. I am grateful to Andrew for seeking and defending justice."Andrew defended me in a serious traffic violation of which I was not guilty. He kept me informed at all times and was knowledgeable and responsive. Notwithstanding that the judge would not accept a plea bargain for this offense as a matter of policy, Andrew requested a trial. He defended me successfully and I was found not guilty. I am grateful to Andrew for seeking and defending justice. I would recommend him highly.- Former Client
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"Each lawyer in the firm is very professional. We had complete confidence in them when we retained them for our son's felony drug case."David Sachs and the lawyers at Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP are the best criminal lawyers in Westchester County. Each lawyer in the firm is very professional. We had complete confidence in them when we retained them for our son's felony drug case. Originally we had a different lawyer handling the matter but we felt that the case was headed in the wrong direction as the former lawyer recommended that our son plead guilty to a felony. After we hired them they immediately developed a clearly laid out a strategy and approach to the case and they made us feel at ease. We finally had great lawyers fighting on our son's behalf. Ultimately, our son did not have to plead guilty to a felony or even a crime! Mr. Sachs was able to obtain an ACD dismissal and now our son will not have a criminal record and his plans to become a CPA will not be derailed!!! Thank you soooooo very much Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP!- Laura and Todd D.
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"Through their hard work, I was able to have my case dropped from a potential class 1 misdemeanor to a class 3 violation with a sealed case which will never have any bearing on my future."David Sachs and the lawyers at Proto, Sachs & Brown, LLP are the best criminal lawyers in Westchester County. Each lawyer in the firm are top-rated as I had the opportunity to work with each of the 3 attorneys.- Robert C.
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"In the best hands"Andrew Proto, a very professional person dedicated to his work helped me in criminal and civil cases, everything came out very well, we won the case thanks to your help Andrew .- Karina
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"Their staff was always in contact to provide me with an update at all times."Both, David Sachs and Andrew Proto demonstrated strong character, punctuality, support and constantly searching for all options to win my both cases, and they made it possible.- Adela L.
Why You Should Choose Our Law Firm
Providing Experienced Guidance for Your Legal Needs
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Premier CounselSelection for Super Lawyers® (top 5% of New York attorneys)
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Award-WinningAvvo Clients’ Choice Award for Family Law and Criminal Defense
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Published Legal AuthorsCo-Authored National Bestsellers on DWI & Criminal Defense
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Experience & Perspective100+ years of combined experience, including criminal prosecution